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List of Libraries in Delhi

Delhi has some of the finest libraries in India. It is the home to some of the oldest libraries in the country. The libraries are spread across the entire city. These libraries have innumerable collection of books on almost every subject on English, Hindi, Urdu and other Indian languages. A vast collection of books, manuscripts, journals, documentaries and thesis are available in the libraries in Delhi. Find below a comprehensive list of public and private libraries in Delhi.

American Centre Library in DelhiAmerican Centre Library Delhi

The American Library is a library under the supervision of the American Embassy situated in New Delhi inside the American Center (the office of US government officials in India). 

The library was established in 1951 to promote understanding between the people of North India and the United States.

There are books on topics related to American politics, American society, American culture and the American constitution which are served to the general public, teachers, students and researchers. 

Address: American Center, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg,Near Barakhamba Metro Station, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Email: libdel@state.gov
Phone: 011 2347 2000 

British Council Library  Delhi 

British-Council-Library-DelhiThe British Council Library is located in Connaught Place, Delhi. The membership also entitles one to join events, including tasks and workshops. 

The collection in the library consists of areas of English, Arts, Education and Society and also brings the best of contemporary UK to Indian audience. 

There is a total collection of up to 25,000 print books, 4,000 DVDs and 300 audio books, and 50 of the best UK periodicals and newspapers, covering the four subject areas. 

There is a growing collection of over 20,000 books, DVDs, audio books, periodicals and newspapers.

Location:  19, KG Marg, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 0120-4569000 / 6684353
Email: IndiaCustomerCare@britishcouncil.org


Delhi Public Library, Central Zone
Location: Delhi Public Library, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg, Delhi-110006
Phone:011-23992313
Email: dpl@dpl.gov.in

Delhi Public Library, North Zone
Location: Delhi Public Library, 5/56, D.B.Gupta Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005
Timings: 12:30pm to 07:00pm
Open Days: Daily
Phone: 011 23521372
Nearest Metro Station: Jhandewalan (Blue Line)

Central Science Library, University of Delhi
Location: Address: M6Q6+JG9, Faculty of Science, University Enclave, Delhi, 110007
Phone: 011 2766 7911
E-mail: cslducsl@gmail.com

Law Faculty Library, University of Delhi
Location: Law Faculty Library, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 00
Phone: 011-27662040, 27667725
Nearest Metro Station: Vishwavidyalaya (Yellow Line)

The Ratan Tata Library, University of Delhi
Address: Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Sudhir Bose Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110007
Phone: 011 2766 6463
Nearest Metro Station: Vishwavidyalaya (Yellow Line)

Faculty of Arts & Science Library, University of Delhi
LocationArt Faculty, University Enclave, Delhi, 110007
Phone:1282, 9818521558.
Nearest Metro StationVishwavidyalaya (Yellow Line)

FMS Library, University of Delhi
LocationFaculty of Management Studies, Universtiy of Delhi, Opposite Kirori Mal College, Delhi- 110007
Phone011-2766 6382/6383/6384
Email : adminoffice@fms.edu
Nearest Metro Station: Vishwavidyalaya (Yellow Line)

Central Secretariat Library
Address: G-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Rd, Near Central Secretariat Metro Station, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2338 9383
Email: mailfromcsl@gmail.com
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat (Violet/Yellow Line)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Library
Address: Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Meharuli Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110067
Phone: 011 2670 4551
Email: Infoserv@mail.jnu.ac.in
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas (Yellow Line)

Art Reference Library and Documentation Centre
Address: Jaipur House, Shershah Rd, near India Gate, Delhi High Court, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Phone: 011 2338 4640
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat (Violet/Yellow Line)

Centre for Women's Development Studies Library
Address: 25, Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 2, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2334 5530
Email: cwdslib@vsnl.net
Nearest Metro Station: Ramakrishna Ashram Marg (Blue Line)

Dr. B.C. Roy Children’s Reading Room and Library
Address: Nehru House, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, ITO, New Delhi, 110002
Phone: 011 2331 6970
E-mail: cbtnd@cbtnd.com

Habitat Library and Resource Centre
Address: Vardman Marg, Institutional Area, Lodi Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Phone: 011 4366 3333
Email: info@indiahabitat.org
Nearest Metro Station: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Violet Line)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research Library
Location:Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi-110012
Telephone: 91-11-25842320
Email: hktripathi@icar.org.in

Indian Council of Historical Research
Location: 35 FEROZESHAH ROAD, NEW DELHI 110 001
Phone: +91 11 23382321, +91 11 23386973
Emailchairman@ichr.ac.in
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

Indian Council of World Affairs Library
Address: Barakhamba Rd, Todermal Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2331 0636
Email: librarian@icwa.in
Nearest Metro Station: Barakhamba Road (Blue Line)

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Central Library
Address: IIT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
Phone: 011 2659 1451
Email: webmaster@admin.iitd.ac.in
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas (Yellow Line)

Lalit Kala Academi Library
Location: Lalit Kala Academi, Rabindra Bhawan, 35- Ferozeshah road, New Delhi- 110001
Phone: +91 011 2300 9292
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

Max Muller Bhavan/ Goethe - Institut Library
Address: 3, KG Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2347 1100
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House and Barakhamba Road (Blue Line)

National Archives of India Library
Address: Janpath Road, Opposite Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, near Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2338 4797
Email: archives@nic.in
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat (Violet/Yellow Line)

Indian Statistical Institute Delhi Centre Library
Address: Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre, 7 S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg, New Delhi - 110 016
Phone: 91-11 - 4149 3975 / 4149 3976
Nearest Metro Station: GTB Nagar (Yellow Line)

National Gandhi Museum Library
Address: Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, opp. Raj Ghat, Vikram Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110002
Phone: 011 2331 0168
Nearest Metro Station: Udyog Bhawan (Violet Line)

National Medical Library
Address: Ansari Nagar, Ring Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110029
Phone: 011 2658 9085
E-mail: nmldghs@bol.net.in
Nearest Metro Station: AIIMS (Yellow Line)

National Museum Library
Address: Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, opp. Raj Ghat, Vikram Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110002
Phone: 011 2331 0168
Email: natmuslib@gmail.com
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat (Violet/Yellow Line) and Udyog Bhawan (Viloet Line)

National Science Library (National institute of Science Communication and Information Resources)
Address: 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, Near Kund Kund Bharti, Near, Katwaria Sarai, Block A, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi 110067
Phone: 011 2686 3759
Email: nsl@niscair.res.in
Nearest Metro Station: Malviya Nagar or Hauz Khas (Yellow Line)

National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), ICSSR
Address: 35, FEROZSHAH ROAD, VAKIL LANE, Mandi House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2307 4393

Ramakrishna Mission Library
Address: RamaKrishna Ashram Marg, Bharat Nagar, Paharganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110055
Phone: 011 4562 6785
Email: library@rkmdelhi.org
Nearest Metro Station: Ramakrishna Ashram Marg (Blue Line)

Russian Centre of Science and Culture India Library
Address: 24, Firozeshah Rd, Vakil Lane, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2332 9100
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

Nehru Memorial Library
Address: Teen Murti Bhavan, Teen Murti Marg, Teen Murti Marg Area, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Phone: 011 2301 0666
Email: radheyshyam58@yahoo.com
Nearest Metro Station: Udyog Bhawan (Yellow Line)

Sahitya Academi Library
Address: Sahitya Akademi Rabindra Bhavan, 35, Firozeshah Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 23386626
Email: secy@ndb.vsnl.net.in
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

Sangeet Natak Academi Library
Address: Rabindra Bhawan, 35, Firozeshah Rd, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2338 7246
Email: mail@sangeetnatak.gov.in
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

Shastri Indo Canadian Institute Library
Address: Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 2, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2374 3114
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

Tulsi Sadan Library
Address: G-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Rd, Near Central Secretariat Metro Station, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2338 9383
Email: mailfromcsl@gmail.com
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

The Centre for Women’s Development Studies    
Address: 25, Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 2, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2334 5530
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Blue Line)
   
Alliance Française Media Library
Address: 72, KK Birla Ln, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Phone: 098732 07991
Email: thefrenchlibrary@afdelhi.org
Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line)

Ghalib Library
Address: Plot No-168, 1, near Alami Markaz Banglewali Masjid, Nizamuddin, Nizammudin West Slum, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi, Delhi 110013
Phone: 011 2435 1098
Nearest Metro Station: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Violet Line)

Manana Devabhuti Damodar Library
Location: F-206, Near, Pipal Chowk, Dallupura, Delhi, 110092
Phone:011 - 29214538

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